Sekuntum Mawar Merah.......: 2015

Wednesday, December 2, 2015

DIY TEAR OFF NOTEPADS

TEAR OFF NOTEPAD

Convert rough paper into a handy notepad with tear-away sheets using glue

All you need is:

Rough paper
Paper Cutter/Scissor
Binder clips
Glue stick
Pencil

Step 1: Cut Paper to Size

Cut each piece of paper at 4″x6″, with scissor or a paper cutter (which makes your work a lot easier and quicker)

Keep cutting until you have a stack of paper about 1/4″ thick.

Step 2: Glue Stack of Paper

Tap the stack of paper sharply on the table to even up the stack. Tap one of the short edges until it’s perfectly flush.

Clamp the stack together with binder clips to keep it nicely lined up.

Apply glue to the evened-up short edge of the stack. Smear the glue evenly over the surface with your finger.

If any glue gets on the face of the pages, just wipe it away with your finger.

Step 3: Glue It Again

clamp the glue dry for about 15 minutes, then smear another layer of glue onto the same edge. Let it sit until the glue is completely dry.

The glue layer should be nice & thick. Unclamp the stack and ruffle it to see if any pages come loose. If they do, apply another good layer of glue and let it dry.

Step 4: Make a Paper Strip

Cut a strip of decorative paper 4″ long and about 3/4″ to 1″ wide.

Apply a thin layer layer of glue to the paper strip, smearing it over the whole surface with your fingertip.

Step 5: Glue Strip Onto Stack

Bind the glued strip onto the spine of the notepad (um, that’s the part with the glue layer on it.)

Line the paper strip up over the center of the spine, then bend one side down so it folds over the front cover of the notepad.

Smooth the strip onto the photo with your finger, then bend the other side of the paper strip onto the back cover and smooth that down.

If excess glue gets on the face of the photos, wipe it away with your finger or a damp paper towel.

Step 6: Let it Dry

Dump a big stack of books on top of the notepad (or put the clips back on so they hold the strip in place) and let the glue dry completely.